Anchorage Symphony Orchestra Holds Auditions
Auditions for the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra will be held on Tuesday, September 6th and Wednesday, September 7th. The ASO has permanent openings for the following positions: Concertmaster, Principal Timpani, Principal Harp, Principal Trombone, Principal Percussion, Assistant Principal Horn, 3rd/Bass Clarinet, 3rd/Contrabassoon, 2nd Trombone, Flute II, Violin, Viola Cello, and String Bass. Musicians interested in substitute positions for any orchestral instrument are also welcome to audition.
Those auditioning for Concertmaster will find all their requirements in the Concertmaster audition packet. All others should be ready to perform musical excerpts provided by the ASO office and an allegro movement from a concerto of their choice. Some sight-reading may also be required. Auditions will be heard by ASO Music Director/Conductor Elizabeth Schulze and the Audition Committee.
All auditions are by appointment only on the evenings of September 6th and 7th. To receive a copy of the required excerpts and schedule an audition, auditioners can go to
AnchorageSymphony.org or call the ASO office at 274-8668.
Approximately 80 orchestra musicians are required for each of the five Classic Concerts scheduled this season. In addition, the ASO will perform two special concerts (Aretha: A Tribute and Silent Film Night Featuring Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush), the Anchorage Concert Association’s production of The Nutcracker, two Young People’s Concerts, a Family Concert, and a Neighborhood Concert.
Anyone with questions should call the ASO office at 274-8668.
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